deceased Definition and Meaning in English (deceased definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Deceased definition: No longer living; having died.

Definitions of Deceased

  1. 1adjective(formal)

    No longer living; having died.

  2. 2noun(formal)

    A person who has recently died, often used collectively with 'the'.

Example Sentences

“The deceased's family requested privacy during this difficult time.”

“The will specified how the deceased's assets should be distributed.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivedecease
third person singulardeceases
present participledeceasing
noundecease

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Deceased definition: No longer living; having died.
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'Deceased' translates to 'deceased' in English. Deceased definition: No longer living; having died.
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